| Acne, the one big problem in our lives irrespective | | | | Aloe Vera, horsetail, lemon balm, tea tree oil used |
| of the gender. Some of us deal with it once a | | | | to make concoctions can be applied directly on |
| month while others deal with it on a daily basis. | | | | the affected area. They are natural. Juniper |
| Acne treatment can become a persistent problem | | | | essence and an olive base can be used to |
| leaving ugly scars behind upon healing. How or | | | | massage the infected areas along with |
| why does acne occur? It may be caused due to | | | | aromatherapy followed by a bath in lavender |
| lack of sleep, stress, intake of junk food or food | | | | water. The results show in a few days. Applying |
| that is rich in oil and fat, heavy intake of refined | | | | toothpaste for 10-15 minutes and then wash your |
| sugars, low self care, hormonal imbalances, acne | | | | face with an acne face wash in warm water can |
| bacteria or it simply might be hereditary. This | | | | also do the trick. The 'ice pack method' as a |
| occurs first during teenage and in extreme cases | | | | remedy, takes a longer time. This only hides the |
| can contribute to low self esteem and depression | | | | pimple but does not remove it. Q-tips dipped in |
| or lack of confidence. | | | | alcohol can be applied on the acne. Camphor lotion, |
| Taking care of the skin solves the problem in | | | | honey and tomato juice in equal combinations can |
| most cases. Do not use products that devoid the | | | | be combined to make a thick paste for a thirty |
| skin of it's natural oils. Clean your skin as often as | | | | minute, night application on the acne infected |
| possible with a good herbal facewash because | | | | areas. This is combination is said to have anti |
| they do not contain any harsh ingredients. While | | | | bacterial properties. It is an effective as a |
| purchasing a face cleanser, pick one that is | | | | cleanser and exfoliation scrub. |
| suitable for your skin type (normal, dry, oil or a | | | | Use clean towels when you wipe your face. Was |
| combination). Remove dead skin at least once a | | | | your face as frequently as possible. Drink lots of |
| week by exfoliating with a scrub or lotion meant | | | | water (minimum 7-8 glasses a day). change pillow |
| for this purpose. Apply a moisturizer over the | | | | case frequently so that the bacteria does not |
| acne products. Moisturizers are responsible for | | | | spread. Sleep adequately, reduce stress and have |
| promoting healing and thus a healthy skin. Choose | | | | a healthy, balanced diet. Combine the home |
| the right kind of moisturizer for your skin type. | | | | treatment with a bit of physical activity. If all this |
| Natural treatments are age-old, tried and tested. | | | | does not work, then please visit a skin specialist. |